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1990 Volvo 240 Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	186355
Internal NHTSA #	713737
Manufacurer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Brand	VOLVO
Model	240
Model Year	1990
File date	20/12/98
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I'm reporting this problem with the volvo (240 dl) because i feel it's a safety issue. When the controller goes out on these vehicles the cars no longer operate, thus creating a very serious hazard, especially if one is traveling on a congested highway. This has been problem with the volvo 240 dl through 1988 until 1992. Volvo has not recalled any of these cars or corrected the problem, and volvo is perfectly aware of this problem. Several mechanics and research have indicated to me that the emissions controllers and supporting devices have been failing on these cars. The parts are computerized electronic devices and are very expensive to replace. My last emissions repairs have cost me $1100. 00. Failure of the controller prevents the car from operating.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA
VIN pattern	YV1AA8844L1XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	01/12/90
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	RWD
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Vehicle speed	25
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1990 Volvo 240 Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1990 Volvo 240 Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects

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